Group Cognitive Evolutionary Therapy for Depression
Group Cognitive Evolutionary Therapy for Depression - A Randomized Clinical Trial
NA · University of Bucharest · NCT06359769
This study is testing whether Group Cognitive Evolutionary Therapy can help people with mild to severe depression and anxiety feel better after participating in two full-day therapy sessions.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 64 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Bucharest (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Bucharest) |
| Trial ID | NCT06359769 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to evaluate the effects of Group Cognitive Evolutionary Therapy on individuals experiencing mild to severe depressive symptoms and anxiety. Participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group, which will undergo two 8-hour sessions of therapy, or a waitlist control group. The study will assess mental health outcomes at baseline, one week post-intervention, and three months later, providing valuable insights into the therapy's efficacy. Licensed psychologists with expertise in evolutionary psychology will lead the therapy sessions.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 to 65 with mild to severe depressive symptoms.
Not a fit: Patients with severe personality traits or formally diagnosed severe mental disorders may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this therapy could offer an effective and economical treatment option for individuals suffering from depression and anxiety.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of Group Cognitive Evolutionary Therapy is novel, similar cognitive therapies have shown promise in treating depression in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * mild to severe depressive symptoms * age 18 to 65 Exclusion Criteria: * severe personality traits (antagonism, impulsivity, disinhibition, psychoticism) * formally diagnosed with a severe mental disorder * currently participating in any ongoing therapeutic intervention for mental health.
Where this trial is running
Bucharest
- University of Bucharest — Bucharest, Romania (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Cezar Giosan, PhD
- Email: giosan@outlook.com
- Phone: +40730908050
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions: Depression, Anxiety, Evolutionary Psychology, Evolutionary Psychopathology, Group Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy